Python - Back End Developer

Are you interested in developing Cloud and Open Source? 

Your favourite operating system is  Linux? Would you like to be part of an Open Source community and do you intend to build a world class Infrastructure as a service ( IAAS ) software . Are you passionate about bringing in your expertise and developing your career in an International  Agile development culture?

If so, our team is the right place for you!

Our Linux infrastructure is responsible for providing enterprise class solution to create virtual machines on IBM Z and IBM Linux One systems to perform lifecycle operations. The software manages relationships between data centre resources like servers, Storage and network and allocate them to specific projects and users according to a role-based schema, 

The product also support API Communication to integrate with the Platform as a service ( PAAS ) layer and also compatible with Ansible playbooks to automate the VM creation and lifecycle management.

The enablement of automation tool like Ansible / Terraform enable customers to effortlessly bring up their environments without necessitating a deep understanding of the IBM Z platform.

We are looking for a developer highly interested in developing an innovative, future-oriented solution that automates and simplifies the installation, configuration and testing of Linux on Z systems.

Your main duties will include design  and implementation of  new features, optimizing and maintaining existing code and ensuring the software meets high-quality standards through testing and debugging. You will also work closely with the customers to ensure the software meets their needs.

Step in and be part of  IBM System Development Lab community, outstanding for its innovation and team spirit, offering one of the broadest project portfolios of hardware and software technologies within the IBM Corporation.

Engineers in our team work inside a highly agile development environment and are responsible for the full software development life cycle – ranging from designing and implementing of the new product features, testing for industry-leading quality assurance over to continuous product delivery as well as supporting our global customers. You should be thrilled by emerging technologies with our software products for future Mainframe and Cloud-based markets.

• 4+ years of Working experience as a Python Full Stack Developer

• Strong background in Software development with in-depth knowledge of Python, SQL DB, Carbon UI, SQL Alchemy, Alembic, designing REST API and working knowledge of distributed services.

• Strong development skills in Openstack and its components.

• Experience with React frontend (Typescript/Javascript, React, SPA, webpack, backend API consumption)

• Strong Core Linux Development skills

* Expert level skill in Type1/Type2 hypervisors, OS Virtualization , Process and resource Management in Operating system, network segmentation.

• Good to have, C/C++ /Java programming skills

• Good to have skill in Storage and Fabric Architecture and sound working knowledge.

• Strong skills in git/Gerrit, shell(ksh/bash), containers and orchestration, system monitoring, Jenkins, groovy scripts,  CI/CD pipeline integration and end-to-end tests, playbooks and process automation.

• Experience with deployment on OpenShift.

• A Self-starter Individual with excellent problem-solving skills, able to work independently and as a part of the team.

• Broad and proven know-how in database technology and practical experience in software development and agile methodology

• Good Project management skills (iteration or other agile flavours, cross-team coordination, aligning with customer goals)

• Good Community management skills  (working with open source contributors, client outreach and other public relations)

• Strong Technical leadership skills (achieving excellence through code quality and practices, architecture decisions, innovation)               

• 2+ years of experience in python development 

• 2+ years of UI development experience using Carbon, React.

• 2+ years of experience in zLinux operating systems and virtualization/hypervisor 

• Expert level skills in source code repository systems (e.g. git / gerrit), scripting languages (e.g. Python, shell) and test Automation skills

• Strong English communication skills both written and Verbal                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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